Derrick Harrison
# Derrick Harrison

Derrick Harrison (12 December 1929 – 23 December 1967) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 605), and Batley, as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.

## Background

Derrick Harrison was born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he worked at Leake and Carney, Holmfield Lane, Wakefield, and he died aged-38 in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

## Playing career

### County Cup Final appearances

Derrick Harrison played left-prop, i.e. number 8, in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956–57 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 20 October 1956.

### Notable tour matches

Derrick Harrison played left-prop, i.e. number 8, in Wakefield Trinity’s 17-12 victory over Australia in the 1956–57 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Monday 10 December 1956.

## Genealogical information

Derrick Harrison's marriage to Mary (née Hopwood) was registered during third ¼ 1952 in Wakefield district. They had children; Denise Harrison (birth registered during fourth ¼ 1953 (age 69–70) in Wakefield district), and Peter Harrison (birth registered during second ¼ 1957 (age 65–66) in Wakefield district).

